... this poem, the speaker addresses a problem, death is imminent, "my span's last inch, my minutes latest point ". Towards the end of the poem, the problem then becomes a solution; he will ascend to Heaven "For thus I leave the world, the flesh, and devil ". There is a strong reflective tone and a sense of reassurance throughout this poem. This expresses that the speaker is accepting ... ...

• Word Count: 949
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School